If you’re like us, finding the best Father’s Day gifts for the men in your life (whether that includes your own dad, partner, grandpa, or friend) is never easy. What do you get the men who exhaustively research everything before they buy it, or those who claim they “don’t need anything”? The right gift is one they’ll truly love and use—that they’ve wish-listed, didn’t know they needed, or that reminds them of how special they are to you. Lucky for you it’s our job to assemble great gift ideas, and there are plenty of thoughtful, unique presents for your pops.
Not sure where to start? First, consider what kind of father you have and what their primary passions and interests are. Maybe your dad (or hubby, bro, whoever) fancies themself a grill master, has to sample craft beer at every local brewery they pass, or loves trying new recipes. Perhaps they geek out over tech gadgets, maps, hiking trails, podcasts, puzzles, birds—the list goes on. Maybe they’d prefer an experience gift over a product, such as a MasterClass in a new skill. Or maybe they’re a brand-new dad who deserves kudos for their admission into parenthood (not to mention a lot of caffeine).
No matter the type of dad you’re shopping for, we’ve highlighted excellent Father’s Day gift ideas from retailers like Nordstrom, Amazon, Huckberry, Great Jones, Therabody, and REI. From personalized and useful gifts for the practical papa to cooking tools for the top chef, we’ve got your dad gifts covered.
Pro tip: Though Father’s Day might feel like it’s far away, it’s not a bad idea to get your shopping done so you don’t have to worry come June 18. (But if you need a last-minute Father’s Day gift, we’ve got subscription gift ideas and dad gifts from Amazon too).
For more present picks, check out all of the best gift ideas of 2023.
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Best Father’s Day Gifts for Dads
Even if your father is unfailingly hard to please, there are a few dad gifts that are surefire winners. For a smidge of self-care, we recommend a set of Kiehl’s luxury skin care essentials or a pair of Bombas, which combine the comfiness of socks with the grip of slippers. You could also surprise your dad with a SELF Fave bidet that’s as refreshing as it is unexpected; a water bottle that hides a storage compartment; an editor-loved, all-in-one sauce pan; or a grown-up Lego set he can display once it’s built.
Best Father’s Day Gifts on Amazon
Not only does Amazon offer an absurd amount of great Father’s Day gifts, but if you’re a Prime member, it also delivers them within a couple of days. Among the gazillions of products, standouts include a water-resistant Bluetooth speaker (perfect for toting into the shower or backyard), a SELF Fave heated neck massager, a machine that lets them hone their fresh pasta skills, and our favorite smart mug that will keep their drink at exactly the temperature they desire.
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Best Father’s Day Gifts for Boyfriends and Husbands
It’s never a bad idea to give your boyfriend or husband a Father’s Day gift (assuming they’re dads, anyway!). The active person might appreciate a splurge-worthy SELF Home Fitness Award–winning Theragun massager. Significant others who geek out over gadgets will get a kick out of a SELF Fave device that cools warm beverages in seconds (and keeps them chilled), or a retro clock that nods to old-timey train stations. And for a gift that makes them misty-eyed, engrave their kid or kids’ name(s) or initials on a handsome bracelet from Mejuri.
Best Father’s Day Gifts for New Dads
Welcome any new dad to their first Father’s Day with a gift that speaks to their needs. How about a pair of cloudlike recovery slides or supersoft sweats for late-night (or early-morning) shuffling around with the little one? An insulated travel mug will keep their tea or coffee warm for hours and fit in a car cupholder, while an instant camera ensures they can capture their baby’s first everythings on film as they happen.
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Best Father’s Day Gifts for Grandpas
Let’s not overlook the OG dad: your grandfather. Puzzle-loving grandpas might love piecing together a customized jigsaw, or you could set them up with an app-controlled digital picture frame, which you can update with family photos remotely from your phone. If they love spending time in their garden, gift them a handy kneeler that will cushion their knees while they prune (and that turns into a stool when they need a break). Or bring the backyard birds to their window with a SELF award–winning feeder (and be sure to throw in some anti-collision decals for the birds too).
Best Wellness Gifts for Father’s Day
If your dad doesn’t spend much time (let alone money) on self-care, treat him to a wellness gift that brings a little R&R into his routine. That could take the form of dozing off underneath a SELF Fave weighted blanket or fleecy eye mask, sipping a steaming hot cup of oolong tea, or improving his oral health with an editor-favorite electric toothbrush that keeps his brushing habits on track.
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Best Fitness and Outdoors Gifts for Father’s Day
Dads who never stop moving (whether they’re jogging, hitting the trail, or lifting) will get a lot of use out of gifts that enhance their time spent in motion. This SELF Home Fitness Award–winning kettlebell is weight-adjustable and space-saving, and we absolutely love this Patagonia backpack, which we gave an Outdoor Award for its durability, versatility, and spacious main compartment. If you really want to wow your pops, prepack the backpack with a Lifestraw (an ingenious gadget that makes any water drinkable) and a high-quality multitool (like this minimalist keyring that holds a pill capsule, folding knife, and pen). Slow clap, friend.
Most Useful Gifts for Father’s Day
For the more practical paternal figures, there’s a world of useful gifts they’ll turn to time and again, like the Qubii (a nifty device that manages to be a phone charger, hard drive, and automatic backup for all the photos they snap of their kids). For the hottest days, equip them with our favorite lightweight, collapsible camp chair, which they can stick in a backpack and tote outside, as well as a blade-less fan they can wear around their neck so they’re hands-free to read or play. And on the rainiest days, they’re sure to smile while unfurling their travel-size umbrella, which is plain on the outside but splashed with a gorgeous sunny sky on the inside.
Best Subscription Gifts for Father’s Day
Here’s a long-lasting gift idea for dads: Subscriptions, which keep the presents coming after the holiday has ended. For dads who love their morning brew, we suggest the SELF Fave Atlas Coffee Club, a service that will ship them roasts from around the world. If they spend a lot of time in the kitchen (or want to), meal-kit delivery service Home Chef (another SELF Fave) can offer a chance to try new recipes and ingredients. The snacker will go gaga for Bokksu’s assortment of curated Japanese snacks, while the father who needs a new hobby, skill, or story can take a MasterClass from celebs and industry leaders like David Sedaris, Serena Williams, and Yo-Yo Ma.
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